North Central University students took some time away from the classroom to serve the local community on September 11, 2012. Community Outreach Day, an annual service event, involves NCU students, faculty, and staff, volunteering with various organizations, and projects within the community.

Grace Adam, generous donor and alumna of North Central University, co-founder of KNOF FM and Selby Gospel Broadcasting, passed away on December 22, 2011.
Fred and Grace Adam founded the radio station KNOF in 1960. The Selby Gospel Broadcasting Corporation was a full gospel ministry with a combination of teaching and preaching along with southern gospel music.